The Kings and Oilers will meet twice this season in the Battle of Alberta. It’s a game that should be filled with plenty of emotion. It will also be a chance to see Matthew Tkachuk’s performance against his brother Brady.

Divisional rivalry games always have extra juice to them. It’ll be the first time these teams will face each other since last year’s playoff series.

1. Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks

With several notable jersey retirements and a new look in Boston, this game should draw big crowds for the home team. It’s also a chance for fans to see new Bruins forward Connor Bedard face off against his childhood idol, Sidney Crosby.

Nov. 18 vs. New York Rangers: This is a classic rivalry matchup, especially after the Blueshirts’ first-round loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in last year’s playoffs. New Rangers coach Peter Laviolette will be hoping his players can turn things around this time.

On Jan. 1, the Maple Leafs will take on former GM Kyle Dubas’ Penguins in the Battle of Canada. This could be a rematch of the Stanley Cup Final, so fans should get their coffee ready early. This is also a must-watch game for Minnesota Wild fans to watch forward Connor McDavid face off against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Kovalchuk.

2. Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers

For the second season in a row, the Kings have zero Friday games and just two Sunday home games. That makes it a perfect time for them to play one of the biggest rivalries in the league.

This matchup could be the best of the year in the Western Conference, as both teams are fighting to end long Stanley Cup droughts. Toronto fans hope two-time NHL goals leader Auston Matthews can repeat his success, while Montreal hopes 2022 Olympic MVP and No. 1 overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky can become their savior.

These two teams fought hard all last season, with each team taking one of the other to seven games in the regular season. The playoffs, however, was a different story. This matchup should be an exciting and tense one.

3. Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens

This rivalry is always a must-see, and it’s set to be especially intense this season. The Bruins are still reeling from letting a 3-1 series lead against the Panthers slip away in the first round of last season’s playoffs, and they’ll likely be out for payback in this one.

On the other hand, the Blackhawks have a lot to prove after their disappointing finish to the 2022 campaign, and they’ll open the season against the Canadiens, who boast an impressive collection of young talent. Plus, the game will be marked by Connor Bedard’s NHL debut against his hero, Sidney Crosby. Fans can expect a high-scoring affair.

4. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

After a strong performance in their season-opener, the Leafs travel to Pittsburgh to take on a Penguins team that is hoping to reclaim their spot as one of the best teams in the NHL. It’s a matchup that will be on national televsion and is sure to be one of the more intriguing early-season games.

This game will also mark the debut of Jakob Chychrun for the Ottawa Senators, while Auston Matthews seeks to become the first player to score 300 NHL goals against his old team. It’s a great way to begin the season for both clubs.

5. Vegas Golden Knights vs. Florida Panthers

After letting a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Final slip through their hands last season, the Bruins will have a chance to exact some revenge in Sunrise. With plenty of bad blood between the two teams, this game should have a Stanley Cup-like atmosphere to it.

Nov. 16 vs. Boston Bruins: Taking on the reigning champions is always a big deal, but it’s especially important for the Panthers after their disappointing playoff run last season. It’ll be interesting to see how this matchup plays out given the fact that both teams are in the same division.

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